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Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 08-04-2022, 10:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,404
Posted By alpine44
Oldyeller, Don't let a high torque drill with...

Oldyeller,
Don't let a high torque drill with a large bit erode your confidence. These things don't have mercy with anyone, regardless of age and strength.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 08-04-2022, 10:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,404
Posted By alpine44
I love the bobbed look of Leavuntaun but for...

I love the bobbed look of Leavuntaun but for towing you want some distance between the rear wheels and the hitch. This will automatically put the trailer on a "wide turn" track and you need to be...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-04-2022, 09:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,999
Posted By alpine44
Air seats -like air suspensions- need dampers...

Air seats -like air suspensions- need dampers (https://www.seat-specialists.com/products/6222080-001-kit-715e-standard-damper.html) aka shocks. If your seat acts like a trampoline, the damper is...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 08-04-2022, 04:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,918
Posted By alpine44
In April of 2022 they would only issue this for...

In April of 2022 they would only issue this for vehicles with NC title for purposes of inspection and registration. Did you get an NC temp tag for a vehicle with out of state title more recently?
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 08-04-2022, 04:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,918
Posted By alpine44
I just had the same challenge with a dump truck I...

I just had the same challenge with a dump truck I bought near Atlanta, GA.
The temporary operating permits issued by Georgia are not applicable since they require a GA driver's license.
NC DMV did...
Forum: Brake Systems and Air Brakes 08-04-2022, 04:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,247
Posted By alpine44
LHM...

LHM (https://belcomotoroils.com/product/lhm-fluid/) is green, mineral oil based, and absolutely incompatible with rubber parts common in systems designed for polyglycol ether fluids (e.g DOT 3 and 4)...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 02-13-2022, 11:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,804
Posted By alpine44
I have since sold the property but retained...

I have since sold the property but retained tenancy until April 2023. I would have to ask new owner whether he is OK with bus sitting there. He is not going to use and build on the property until May...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 06-08-2020, 09:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,974
Posted By alpine44
I have the Ford E350 cutaway chassis as a box van...

I have the Ford E350 cutaway chassis as a box van and chose this platform because the 7.3L powerstroke is a wonderful engine for a small bus/truck and the Ford E-series chassis can be converted to...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-22-2020, 01:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,464
Posted By alpine44
Auragen makes military grade belt-driven...

Auragen makes military grade belt-driven generator/inverters with massive output. Some of their inverters are powered by a 24 Volt battery bank if the engine/generator is not running. If running, the...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 05-21-2020, 01:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,851
Posted By alpine44
Cool looking bus. Very RV like. What is the...

Cool looking bus. Very RV like.

What is the interior height in these?
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 05-07-2020, 06:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,113
Posted By alpine44
Yes, reverse the layout and put the toilet over...

Yes, reverse the layout and put the toilet over the black tank and the kitchen on the other side. The drain from the kitchen sink is a whole lot easier to route across than the poop pipe.

You can...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 05-07-2020, 06:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,804
Posted By alpine44
I can offer space for 6-9 month on my property in...

I can offer space for 6-9 month on my property in Northern Maryland, close to DE state line on I-95. Has electricity, water, skidloader and machine shop. Plus, I will be building out my box van there...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-06-2020, 04:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,130
Posted By alpine44
The A/C compressor in your bus is good for...

The A/C compressor in your bus is good for several ten thousand Btu/hr. Your 1hp electric motor is good for about 7000 Btu/hr.

So, your 1hp motor will stall if hooked directly to the existing...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-05-2020, 06:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,130
Posted By alpine44
Here are some notes on the A/C unit mentioned...

Here are some notes on the A/C unit mentioned above:

I verified during a heat wave last year (95F, heat index 123F) that a 5000 BTU/hr window airconditioner will keep the living/sleeping area of...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-05-2020, 06:30 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 20,054
Posted By alpine44
I just saw that you already bought the Giradin...

I just saw that you already bought the Giradin bus. These shorties are amazingly tall.

My progress on the box van conversion has been dismal due to other projects/obligations. I just updated the...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-05-2020, 06:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,130
Posted By alpine44
Here is the current solar/electric layout for...

Here is the current solar/electric layout for your critique:

6x 200W panels (Panasonic VBHB200AA20) with max power voltage of 55.8V and open circuit voltage of 68.7V wired in parallel for a max...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-05-2020, 06:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,130
Posted By alpine44
After fixing up two boats for sale and helping a...

After fixing up two boats for sale and helping a guy restore a seaplane I sold to him last fall, it's back to the box van project.

New floor panels have been installed, made from plywood painted...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-04-2020, 08:33 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 20,054
Posted By alpine44
Can't find the pictures right now. Here is...

Can't find the pictures right now.

Here is an ugly sketch of the articulating rear support:

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Here is an example of the pop-up box

https://youtu.be/mUVPdW5jTeE?t=40
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-04-2020, 08:01 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 20,054
Posted By alpine44
Just thinking about another option to increase...

Just thinking about another option to increase off road capabilites:
Build a rigid, nested pop-up box from scratch. Military has something similar for the LMTV to keep height and CG within reason...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-04-2020, 07:53 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 20,054
Posted By alpine44
I would measure a body from a small Uhaul truck...

I would measure a body from a small Uhaul truck with "mom's attic" and see whether that fits over the cab. Front of the box can be mounted against the cab rear wall and supported with a beam and...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 04-26-2020, 09:01 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,977
Posted By alpine44
Nice bus! What is the interior height?

Nice bus!

What is the interior height?
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 04-11-2020, 07:58 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,378
Posted By alpine44
Thanks, that helped a lot. Now, I understand your...

Thanks, that helped a lot. Now, I understand your wording.

This looks like either a head gasket or injector cup leak on the left (driver side) cylinder head.
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 04-11-2020, 06:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,378
Posted By alpine44
Could you please clarify this statement: ...

Could you please clarify this statement:

"After inspecting rear engine while running, oil ish black liquid runs down the intake from drivers side before and out of turbo into the exhaust line."
...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 01-28-2020, 12:29 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 31,562
Posted By alpine44
When you mention "not yet titled" I assume you...

When you mention "not yet titled" I assume you haven an out-of-state title or bill of sale but no NC title yet. You would save money if you get the NC title for a 'house car' right away. Every time...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-04-2019, 05:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,007
Posted By alpine44
Oops, I did not pay attention to who was...

Oops, I did not pay attention to who was answering my question and assumed it was the OP. Now, the ambiguous answer -how the panels could be wired instead of how they are wired- makes more sense.
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